5 Most Expensive Antique Cars in the World 2
Nowadays, not only the high-tech cars that have an expensive price but also the antique cars from many years ago still have expensive selling price. Not surprisingly, the antique car enthusiast community is increasing from year to year. For automotive enthusiasts, owning an antique car in the garage is just as much as raising one's status. Quoted from the Fastcar page in cooperation with the RAC, the following are the price list of the most expensive antique cars in 2012 continuing the previous article.
1968 Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage
At an auction in2012, the Ford GT Mirage was the most expensive car in the United States that sold at USD 11 million. This is not you’re the average race-spec GT40. For starters, it is the first lightweight racing chassis that produced for the J.W.A./Gulf racing team. The Gulf's iconic blue paint job with one wide marigold stripe is easily the most recognizable livery for the GT40.
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| 1968 Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage |
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder
In number 7 is occupied by the 1961 Ferrari California Spyder. Chris Evans, a famous radio host in the United Kingdom who paid USD 10,894,900 in an auction 2008. It was styled by Pininfarina who also designed the latest addition to the Ferrari range.
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| 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy-bodied Coupe
Bodied Coupe was first launched in 1928 and possibly as the latest tech car in its time. The car already used the hydraulic system, vacuum brakes, and the extra size of the designated. When first launched, the sale price of this car was only 5,200 Pounds Sterling. However, in 2011 the price jumped to USD 10.34.
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| 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy-bodied Coupe |
1931 Bugatti Royale Type 41 Kellner Coupe
Bugatti also entered the ranks of the most expensive antique cars. The Bugatti Kellner Coupe product of 1931 became one of the most expensive cars with a selling price of USD 9.8 million.
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| 1931 Bugatti Royale Type 41 Kellner Coupe |
1937 Mercedez-Bens 540 K Spezial Roadster
The last expensive antique car is 1937 Mercedez-Bens 540 K Spezial Roadster. This car sold for USD 9.68 million at auction in California, in 2011. The Mercedes-Benz 540 K was one of the most prestigious and beautiful automobiles of the interwar years.
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| 1937 Mercedez-Bens 540 K Spezial Roadster |